People Management in a War Zone - Meg Gotshall - NDC Oslo 2024

This talk was recorded at NDC Oslo in Oslo, Norway. #ndcoslo #ndcconferences #developer #softwaredeveloper Attend the next NDC conference near you: https://ndcconferences.com https://ndcoslo.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel and learn every day: / @NDC Follow our Social Media! https://www.facebook.com/ndcconferences https://twitter.com/NDC_Conferences https://www.instagram.com/ndc_conferences/ In February 2022, less than a year into my first role as a people manager, I faced a challenge I had no background to handle. Half of my small software team was based in Ukraine and now found themselves in the middle of a war. I searched the internet for guidance, but found little practical advice. I wasn’t a senior HR administrator at a large multinational; I was just a team lead at a small software company. With limited authority and resources, how could I provide the best help and support for my team? While I truly hope that no one else finds themself in this situation, I’d like to share my experience and the lessons I’ve learned, so they may help someone else through a difficult period.